Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited private college, today
announced the opening of a new learning center in southwest Chicago.

Rasmussen College opens learning center in
southwest Chicago. The Rasmussen College Centro de Aprendizaje, located
at 3948 West 55th Street, will expand access to higher education by
providing computer workstations, connectivity and academic coaching and
advising to local high school students taking dual-credit courses at
Rasmussen College as well as degree-seeking adult students.

The
Rasmussen College Centro de Aprendizaje (Learning Center), located at
3948 West 55th Street, will expand access to higher education
by providing computer workstations, connectivity and academic coaching
and advising to local high school students taking dual-credit courses at
Rasmussen College as well as degree-seeking adult students. The Centro
de Aprendizaje is immediately available to the College's dual-credit
high school students as well as community members to learn more about
earning a degree at Rasmussen College.

"We
could not be more excited and proud to open the Rasmussen College
Centro de Aprendizaje in southwest Chicago — providing another gateway
to higher education," said Dr. Trenda Boyum-Breen, Rasmussen College
president. "The Centro de Aprendizaje will be an extension of the work
Rasmussen College has been doing with theAcademy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) and will align with our commitment to breaking down technology
and financial barriers many high school students and adult learners face
when pursuing a college degree."

According to a 2012 Chicago demographic survey,
less than four percent of people living near the Centro de Aprendizaje
age 25 and over have an associate's degree, compared to 7.76 percent
nationally. Just seven percent hold a bachelor's degree, which is
significantly less than the national average of 18.25 percent. Through a
long-standing partnership with AUSL, a non-profit organization that
manages more than 30 Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Rasmussen College has
helped hundreds of high school students in Chicago reach graduation and
successfully transition to college or the workforce. This partnership
and the opening of the Centro de Aprendizaje are a continuation of the
College's more than 116-year tradition of providing high-demand,
affordable degree offerings and innovative learning options that meet
the evolving needs of students.Read more...

About Rasmussen College's Partnership with AUSL

In 2009, Rasmussen College
began working with AUSL by providing dual-credit opportunities for
students at no cost at five CPS high schools. To date, more than 700
high school students have taken dual-credit courses through the Rasmussen College AUSL partnership, adding up to a cost-savings of approximately $865,000.

Rasmussen College currently serves around 1,300 students at its three Chicagoland campuses located in Mokena/Tinley Park, Aurora/NapervilleandRomeoville/Joliet.Rasmussen College would like to thank Banco Popular for donating the Centro de Aprendizaje space at no cost.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE:
Rasmussen College is a regionally accredited private college and Public
Benefit Corporation that is dedicated to changing lives and the
communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational
programs. Since 1900, the College has been committed to academic
innovation and providing a high standard of education while empowering
students to pursue a college degree. Rasmussen College offers
certificate and diploma programs through associate's, bachelor's and
master's degree programs online and across its 22 Midwest and Florida
campuses. A pioneer in online education, the College is helping lead
advancements in innovations such as competency-based education and
comprehensive student support services that help working adults advance
their careers. The College is also committed to providing a positive
impact on society through public service and a variety of
community-based initiatives.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP:The
Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) is a Chicago nonprofit
school management organization that creates schools of excellence by
developing highly effective teachers and transforming educational
outcomes for students in the lowest performing schools. AUSL was founded
in 2001 and today manages 31 Chicago Public Schools serving 17,000
students. Over 950 teachers have graduated from the AUSL Chicago Teacher
Residency™.

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